se tenir

Le fait que les premières élections se soient tenues peut rarement être le point final des opérations de paix.
The fact that the first elections have been held can seldom be the concluding point for peace operations.
Il est déjà réjouissant que ces élections se soient tenues dans le calme - on devient peu exigeant ! -, c'est inhabituel pour la région.
The very fact that these elections were held in near peaceful circumstances is unusual for this region, and we have to be grateful for small mercies.
Bien que plusieurs discussions se soient tenues sur le sujet, la direction de Swedwood n’a jamais accepté d’ouvrir ses portes pour permettre au syndicat d’échanger avec les employés et les laisser décider librement.
Despite several discussions, the management of Swedwood has never agreed to allow the union in to talk to its employees and let them decide freely.
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